Sautéed Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Paprika

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Juicy chicken thighs cooked in a skillet with fragrant garlic and smoky paprika, served with a simple herb garnish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook for 6-7 minutes without moving until the skin is golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté the garlic with the chicken for another 6-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and garlic is fragrant and lightly browned.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from heat and sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.

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